Titusville Police Chief John Lau was terminated on Wednesday, the city’s mayor told WESH 2. The City of Titusville in a news release said Lau was involved in a car crash in Brevard County on Tuesday while operating a city vehicle.Officials said Lau’s termination follows “a preliminary administrative review of violations of City Personnel Policy.” A report from Florida Highway Patrol says the crash occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Barna Avenue and River Oaks Drive. Lau was in a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe, which was an unmarked Titusville Police Department vehicle.The Tahoe ran off the roadway and overturned several times. Lau was transported to Parrish Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Lau began his career with the Titusville Police Department in 1992. He worked his way up the ranks to police chief in 2013.Deputy Chief Tyler Wright has been appointed acting chief of police.>> This is a developing story and will be updated as new information is released.
TITUSVILLE, Fla. —
Titusville Police Chief John Lau was terminated on Wednesday, the city’s mayor told WESH 2.
The City of Titusville in a news release said Lau was involved in a car crash in Brevard County on Tuesday while operating a city vehicle.
Officials said Lau’s termination follows “a preliminary administrative review of violations of City Personnel Policy.”
A report from Florida Highway Patrol says the crash occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Barna Avenue and River Oaks Drive.
Lau was in a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe, which was an unmarked Titusville Police Department vehicle.
The Tahoe ran off the roadway and overturned several times. Lau was transported to Parrish Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Lau began his career with the Titusville Police Department in 1992. He worked his way up the ranks to police chief in 2013.
Deputy Chief Tyler Wright has been appointed acting chief of police.
>> This is a developing story and will be updated as new information is released.